Combination bracelet and knitting yarn holder



2, 1938. A. M. BEKAN 2,125,267

COMBINATION BRACELET AND KNITTINGYARN HOLDER Filed Oct. 22, 1936 Z AZoda 7ii. 56km,

Patented Aug. 2, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE COMBINATION BRACELETAND KNITTING YARN HOLDER 1 Claim.

The present invention relates to a wrist bracelet and knitting yarnholder, and consists in the combinations and arrangements of elementshereinafter described and particularly set forth in the accompanyingclaim.

The invention has for its purpose to provide a combined bracelet andknitting yarn holder as a novelty, which will serve the dual purpose ofornamentation and utility; and wherein the intended or full purpose ofeach is attained without in the least detracting from the'other.

The invention has for its further purpose to provide a unique design ofconnection between the bracelet and the yarn carrier which effectivelyconceals the union therebetween and guards against any likelihood of theyarn becoming entangled therewith in the ordinary or intended use of thearticle. The make up of the article in its entirety is such that 'it maybe manufactured or the separate parts thereof purchased in the openmarket and assembled at small cost.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanyingdrawing, wherein:

Figure 1 is an elevational view of the article complete.

Figure 2 is a top plan view thereof.

Figure 3 an enlarged detailed view showing the novel connection betweenthe bracelet and the yarn holder.

Figure 3a a similar view taken at right angles thereto, and;

Figure 4 an elevational view showing a modified design of bracelet.

Referring to the construction in further detail and wherein likereference characters designate corresponding parts in the differentfigures shown, the article consists of a bracelet 5 and yarn carrier 6constructed of any suitable material, preferably of Celluloid, and ofappropriate color and design. The bracelet 5 in this instance is ofsubstantially elliptical form and the yarn holder of hemispherical partsfitting one into the other as at 'l and secured by the bayonet joints 8as shown. It will be understood, of course, that in lieu of the form ofbracelet shown in Figure 1, that style illustrated in Figure 4 may beused. Thus, in the latter instance the bracelet 9 is circular andobviously the yarn holder may be spherical, or of other preferred shape.

The connection between the bracelet 5 and the yarn holder 6 consists ofa link portion Ill loosely receiving the bracelet 5, as in Figure 3a,and a hollow and depending ferrule II that engages with a washer l2lying immediately against the inner and under side of the yarn holder 6.And to the end that these connecting or joining 5 elements between thebracelet and the yarn holder will be effectively concealed and in nowise interfere with the issuing yarn in the process of knitting, thereis provided a guard plate or shield l3 which overlies the upper portionof the yarn 10 holder and is apertured to receive the ferrule II asshown in Figures 3 and 3a. Said shield l3 comprises a curved disc memberswivelly mounted on the ferrule II and closely overlying the upperportion of the spherical yarn holder 6 thereby providing a guard whichserves to prevent the yarn thread from becoming entangled or otherwiseinterferred with in using the article. The several connecting portionsH), H, l2 and I3, are preferably of metal and suitably spun to providethe necessary union and at the same time give sufficient looseness orflexibility.

It will thus be seen from the foregoing that the device provides acombination bracelet and yarn carrier, each forming a unit complete initself, and the two so connected as to be worn with ease and comfort. Italso simultaneously serves for ornamentation to the user and effectivelyholds a ball of yarn and permits the ready unwinding thereof in theordinary process of knitting.

It will be understood that invention as herein disclosed is not limitedto the details of construction shown and described, and that these maybe varied widely without departing from the spirit of the invention asdefined by the claim.

What is claimed as new is:

An article carrier of the character described comprising a wristbracelet, a pendent spherical yarn holder, a link slidably fitting onthe bracelet, a ferrule between said link and the yarn holder andswivelled to the latter, said link and ferrule being appreciably shortwhereby the yarn holder hangs closely adjacent the Wrist bracelet, and aguard interposed between the yarn holder and said link, said guardcomprising an apertured and convex and concavo shaped disc membermounted on the swivel connection and closely overlying the upper portionof the spherical yarn holder, as and for the purpose set forth.

ALIDA M. BEKAN.

